Head First Design Patterns cover
Head First Design Patterns
by Eric Freeman, Elisabeth Robson, Elisabeth Freeman, Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates
ISBN: 0596007124
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sloaken · 2020-12-05 · Original thread
They have a 2nd edition coming out this month https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/head-first-design/05960...

I would recommend picking up a free chapter of the old one to see if you like the style of presentation.

Personally I just love the way they present information.

YooLi · 2010-12-03 · Original thread
Since you say you are a novice, I'd recommend Head First Design Patterns:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0596007124

Do not jump in with the GoF Design Pattern book. :)